Workers at AKIMA Ratify NEW 3 Year Contract
09
Feb
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Workers at AKIMA Ratify NEW 3 Year Contract

On Friday, February 5th, 2021, members at AKIMA Global Services overwhelmingly voted to approve a new three year contract. Teamsters at AKIMA work in the Krome Detention Center in Miami-Dade and the bargaining unit includes numerous classifications, from personnel in the kitchen, to office staff and warehouse workers to name a few. Workers voted for a contract that contained wage increases, the ability to roll over vacation time and increased contributions to healthcare coverage. "I would like to thank all of the members at AGS who work hard at the Krome and took the time to meet multiple times during…
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2020 Local 769 Scholarship Award Winners
28
Jan
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2020 Local 769 Scholarship Award Winners

The 2020 Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship Award recipients are in, and by now they all have received their notifications. We would first like to thank all of our sponsors who contributed during this pandemic to ensure the fund could continue to award children of our Teamster members as they enter college. "We want to thank our amazing sponsors for helping raise money this year so that we could award all applicants scholarships in spite of not being able to hold our primary fundraising event. Congratulations to all of the scholarship winners and their parents. We wish these young men and…
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Teaming Up for a Great Cause
20
Jan
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Teaming Up for a Great Cause

Teamsters Local 769 Members Assist in Haiti Relief When the call came in for help, the cause warranted only one answer. “Absolutely.” On New Year's Eve 2020, Teamsters Local 769 President Josh Zivalich received a call for help and shortly thereafter, members of Local 769 sprang into action to help complete a long journey that began thousands of miles earlier. Children in Haiti Helped by Those Angels, Inc. The call came from Claude Joseph, founder of the 501(c)(3) Nonprofit appropriately named Those Angels, Inc. The organization was founded in 2014, with the mission to build schools and to support the…
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New Year-New Beginnings and Continued Challenges
04
Jan
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New Year-New Beginnings and Continued Challenges

As we look in the rearview mirror at a year that brought us fear, isolation, struggle, and all too often death, I want to thank all of our members who kept our Nation moving in an unprecedented time of crisis. To our Teamsters Local 769 Members who are nurses, paramedics, EMTs, CNAs, airlines employees, public sector service employees, warehousing, package and freight pick-up and delivery drivers, food distribution drivers and warehouse employees—and all other members who are deemed “essential”—THANK YOU! On behalf of our entire Executive Board, I want to commend you for your hard work and dedication through what…
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2020 Teamsters Local 769 Toy Drive
04
Dec
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2020 Teamsters Local 769 Toy Drive

While this year may be a bit unusual and you may be doing all of your holiday shopping online this season, remember to pick up and extra toy for those less fortunate. Teamsters Local 769 will again be collecting toys for children in need this year and we will be distributing those toys collected through programs in Dade, Broward, Monroe and Palm Beach Counties. The following flyer can be distributed to all members so help spread the word. Since toys are again being split to multiple areas, please encourage all of your brothers and sisters to participate. Let's make this…
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Giving Thanks for Strong Contracts
01
Dec
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Giving Thanks for Strong Contracts

News: Notice of cancellation of remaining 2020 events, lucky winners at November's General Membership Meeting, contactless sign in at recent meetings. Promo: Teamster Privilege Benefits Packagehttps://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity Segment 1: Eddy Valero speaks with us about the contract victory at DHL-MDC Promo: Smartphone app promohttps://teamsterslocal769.org/app Segment 2: Teamster efforts during the 2020 elections. Special Thanks: Alex Alvarado, Joel Brito, Dondi Mcrea, Ivan Rodriguez and Eddy Valero Closing Credits: Show produced by the Officers and Staff of Teamsters Local 769 including Josh Zivalich, Roly Pina and Steve Myers with contributions by Local 769 Business Agents. Episode written and produced by Bryan Bezpiaty. Show…
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2020 General Election Endorsements
06
Oct
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2020 General Election Endorsements

Below is a list of candidates endorsed by Teamsters Local 769 for the upcoming General Elections on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In most cases, early voting begins in person on October 19, 2020 and many members have already received mail-in ballots. Be sure to check with your county for specific dates and regulations. You can also find early voting information HERE. Print as many copies for distribution as you like. As always, contact our office at 305-642-6255 if you have any other questions and remember to subscribe to out website or our social media pages for the latest news and…
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Early Voting Information
05
Oct
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Early Voting Information

Teamsters Local 769 strongly encourages all of our members and their families to VOTE in this important election. So many issues affecting working families need your support, and electing lawmakers that support our Union values is key. The following is a list, by county, of early voting locations, dates and hours. Please make a plan to vote that cannot be jeopardized by unforeseen events on election day. Make sure your voice is heard. If you requested a mail in ballot and want to vote in person , you must bring the mail in ballot with you to vote so that…
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Some Semblance of Normality
22
Sep
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Some Semblance of Normality

News: Since the Summer break is over, we have news dating back to June such as MDC’s NEW 3 year agreement, Teamsters Local 769 distributes masks to Essential Service Workers, record volume at UPS and relief on the way and the 2020 UPS Peak Season Agreement. Promo 1: Smartphone app promohttps://teamsterslocal769.org/app Segment 1: Highlights from our September General Membership Meeting Highlights the latest on Frank Ordonez and other issues involving the Local. Promo 2: Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship Fundhttps://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity Segment 2: Election 2020 update featuring Joel Brito, Ivan Rodrigues and Josh Zivalich Special Thanks: Joel Brito and Ivan Rodriguez
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2020 UPS Peak Season Agreement & Change of Operations Notices
21
Sep
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2020 UPS Peak Season Agreement & Change of Operations Notices

The following document applies to all Teamsters Local 769 UPS members for peak season operations in 2020. Also attached are the details regarding TEMPORARY change of operations for the Homestead, West Palm Beach and Deerfield UPS facilities. If you are unable to view or print the following documents, click here. As always, for the latest news related to UPS members of Teamsters Local 769, follow us on social media or subscribe for updates on our website.
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